Carbon footprint in the pool

First of all, in Ok Pool Reform inside of the Blog Pool maintenance We have made an entry where we explain What is the Carbon Footprint in the pool and its impact.

Carbon footprint what is it

The Carbon Footprint is an environmental indicator that reflects the set of greenhouse gases (GHG) emitted by direct or indirect effect.

How the carbon footprint is measured

The carbon footprint is measured in mass of CO₂ equivalent.

• In turn, this is achieved through a GHG emissions inventory or commonly called: life cycle analysis according to footprint typology.
• All this following recognized international regulations, such as: ISO 14064, ISO 14069, ISO 14067, PAS 2050 or GHG Protocol, etc.

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Carbon footprint in swimming pools

Pool carbon footprint what is it?

Currently, the carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions are a headache for most industries in the world, and the swimming pool industry is not far behind.

Therefore, actions are being carried out in the installation and maintenance of swimming pools to reduce emissions of harmful compounds.

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Use carbon dioxide in swimming pool disinfection

Using CO2 instead of hydrochloric acid in swimming pools can reduce harmful compounds in the air

• It may seem incongruous but UAB research shows that Using CO2 instead of hydrochloric acid in swimming pools can reduce harmful compounds in the air while maintaining its effectiveness as a carbon-reducing agent. pH of the water.

The effect of using carbon dioxide in pool disinfection

In addition, CO2 has environmental advantages because its use in water will reduce the balance of greenhouse gas emissions, and once the recovered water is discharged into the environment, it is less harmful to organisms.

UAB research: using carbon dioxide (CO2) instead of hydrochloric acid (HCl) to control the acidity (pH) of pool water

• UAB researchers combined sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) for disinfection and analyzed the effect of using carbon dioxide (CO2) instead of hydrochloric acid (HCl) to control the acidity (pH) of the pool water.

• This research has been carried out in two pools at the UAB and one pool at the Consell Català de l'Esport of Barcelona over a period of 4 years.

• The pool water is treated alternatively with CO2 and HCl, and scientists checked the composition of the water and the air closest to the surface (the air that the bather breathes).

Advantages of using carbon dioxide

The results published in the journal "Chemistry" show that carbon dioxide has a very clear advantage over hydrochloric acid.

First advantage Use carbon dioxide

• The first advantage (the advantage of stimulating research) is that the use of CO2 avoids the possibility of accidental mixing hydrochloric acid and sodium hypochlorite, thus avoiding reactions that cause the release of large quantities of toxic gases and bringing risks to personnel involved in this technology. Try these compounds for pool users.

Second advantage Use carbon dioxide

• But scientists have observed another unexpected advantage: the use of carbon dioxide reduces the formation of oxidizing substances, chloramines and trihalomethanes, substances harmful to health that are produced when sodium hypochlorite reacts with organic matter in the water and produce peculiarities in the water. chlorine smell. pool.

Third advantage Use carbon dioxide

• Furthermore, incorporating CO 2 into water has environmental advantages. On the one hand, reduces the facility's overall greenhouse gas emissions and reduces its "ecological footprint."

4th advantage Use carbon dioxide

• On the other hand, eThe gas does not change the conductivity of the water, which happens when using hydrochloric acid, once the pool water is discharged into the environment as wastewater, it will affect the body.

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How to improve the carbon footprint of swimming pools

Measures by swimming pool installation companies to reduce the carbon footprint

1st measure to reduce the carbon footprint in the pool

Detect and repair water leaks

A small water leak can cause the loss of thousands of liters at the end of the year.

Causes and actions for water leaks in swimming pools

• Next, in our space you can learn everything about Causes and actions for water leaks in swimming pools, concepts such as:
• My pool loses water: water leaks in structural pools
• My pool loses water: water leaks due to hydraulic system
• Repair pool leak

Repair water leaks in swimming pools

2nd measure to reduce the carbon footprint in the pool

Efficient covers

Place covers that reduce water evaporation by up to 65%.

Types of pool covers with their advantages

• Pool covers: protect the pool from dirt and weather, gain security and save on maintenance.
• Installing the cover plate is not only safe and clean, it can also greatly reduce moisture loss due to evaporation and facilitate thermal maintenance. For solar polycarbonate, it can even increase the water temperature without additional energy input.
• In this section we talk to you about the pool cover models with their advantages

Pool cover models with their advantages

3nd measure to reduce the carbon footprint in the pool

Minimum water consumption

Try to recover pool water using products with minimal environmental impact, to avoid having to empty the pool in most situations.

Keys and ways to save pool water

• Next, we show you a page where we consider the keys and ways to save pool water

4nd measure to reduce the carbon footprint in the pool

Minimal energy consumption

Install solutions that minimize electricity consumption.

Know what the electrical consumption of a swimming pool is

Subsequently, you can click on our link to learn about the electrical consumption of a swimming pool.

• What is electrical power?
• How to calculate electricity costs?
• What is the pool electricity consumption?
• How much light do pool equipment use?
• Pool purifier consumption
• Pool motor consumption
• Heat pump electrical cost
• Pool cleaner electric consumption
• Electrical lighting costs: LEDs and projectors

Energy efficiency in your pool

Click and find out Energy efficiency in your pool:

• What do we understand by Energy efficiency in your pool
  • High efficiency pools
  • Constant development of energy efficient swimming pools
• How swimming pools improve their efficiency and sustainability
• Suggestions to save energy in swimming pools
  • Variable speed filtration pumps
  • Solar panels
  • Total equipment connectivity
  • Thermal blankets
  • Covers to improve pool efficiency

5nd measure to reduce the carbon footprint in the pool

Water heating

Install alternative systems to heat the water, such as a heat pump, which greatly reduces the energy consumption required to maintain a correct water temperature.

Details to heat the water: Heated Pool

Heated Pool: extend the season and swimming time with equipment with which you will obtain the benefit of heating pool water at home!

Then if you click you can discover Details to heat the water: Heated Pool, like:

• Pool water heating concept
• What is a heated pool
• When considering pool heating
• What type of pool can heat the water
• Benefits that heating a pool brings us
• Recommendations before heating the pool
• How much does it cost to heat a pool?
• Options and equipment in the pool heating system

Options and equipment in the pool heating system

6nd measure to reduce the carbon footprint in the pool

LED Lighting

LED lighting consumes 80% less electricity, also providing a much longer lifespan.

Types of pool lights

On our page you will discover about types of pool focus y:

• Pool lighting
• Types of pool lights according to their installation
• Types of Pool Spotlight models
• Option when you need to change the bulb or pool lights

7nd measure to reduce the carbon footprint in the pool

Pumping system

You can help the carbon footprint of the pool by adapting the pumping system and filtration equipment to the size and use of the pool, avoiding unnecessary consumption.

What is pool filtration: main elements

If you want information click and you will find out: What is pool filtration: main elements

• What is pool filtration
• Elements in pool filtration
• Pool filtration system
• What are the selection criteria for a filtration system

What is a pool pump

Likewise, on our specialized page on the pool motor you will be able to discover aspects such as:

Pool pump: heart of the pool, which focuses all the movement of the hydraulic installation of a pool and moves the water in the pool.

• What is a pool pump
• Videotutorial explanatory course for swimming pool motor
• What type of pool motor to use according to your pool
• How much does a pool pump cost
• How long does a pool pump last?

8nd measure to reduce the carbon footprint in the pool

Ecological cleaning systems

Cleaning with automatic electric pool cleaners

Propose the most ecological cleaning system, like a new generation of automatic electric pool cleaners, to prolong the useful life of the filtration equipment.

9nd measure to reduce the carbon footprint in the pool

Eco responsibility

Construction of eco-responsible swimming pools

Build eco-responsible swimming pools, using very durable top quality materials that extend the useful life of the pool, such as: the coating of the pool with reinforced liner Elbe Blue LIne,

10nd measure to reduce the carbon footprint in the pool

Sustainability

Reduce the carbon footprint by using materials with sustainability seals.

11nd measure to reduce the carbon footprint in the pool

Friendly purification and disinfection

Install the most environmentally friendly water purification and disinfection systems, reducing energy and chemical product consumption to a minimum.

Environmentally friendly pool water treatment

• Pool disinfection: we present the different and most common ones types of pool water treatments.
• In turn, we will analyze each pool treatment method.